hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Boilerhouse Craft Pale

Tap to rate

The one permanent beer from The Boilerhouse, the small-batch plant set up in the brewery's former boiler house. The brewery classes it as a session IPA: pale ale malt hopped with Citra and Mosaic, moderate in bitterness. Pale gold in colour, it smells of pineapple and passion fruit, and tastes of grapefruit and lime, with the fresh fruit of the hops balanced against the malt. It is poured from both cask and keg all year round.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit—pineapple and passion fruit dominate, with supporting notes of grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boilerhouse Craft Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in colour with bright clarity and a fine, white head that displays good retention and lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to an inviting, fresh presentation that promises the sessionability typical of the style.

pale goldbright, clearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit—pineapple and passion fruit dominate, with supporting notes of grapefruit zest. The Citra and Mosaic hops deliver their characteristic brightness without aggressive herbal or resinous character, while pale malt provides a subtle, clean backdrop.

pineapple, passion fruitgrapefruit zesttropical citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and lime, carried by the hop character without overwhelming sweetness. A moderate bitterness (40 IBU) anchors the mid-palate and prevents cloying, while the malt contributes a lean, dry structure that emphasizes the fresh fruit expression rather than competing with it.

grapefruit, limemoderate bitternesslean, drybalanced fruit and malt

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that fade cleanly. The low ABV allows the hoppy character to persist without warmth, making this a genuinely drinkable session beer.

citrus fadeclean, crisprefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boilerhouse Craft Pale

More from JW Lees

?
Dragon's Fire
Ordinary Bitter
4% · 28 IBU
Find matches →
?
Greengate
Amber Ale
3.2% · 28 IBU
Find matches →
?
JW Lees Bitter
Ordinary Bitter
4% · 28 IBU
Find matches →
?
JW Lees Dark
Brown Ale
3.5% · 24 IBU
Find matches →
?
JW Lees Founder's
Best Bitter
4.5% · 28 IBU
Find matches →
?
?
JW Lees Light
Light Lager
3.4% · 8 IBU
Find matches →
?
All 9 beers from JW Lees →

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, fruity, hoppy character as Boilerhouse Craft Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Session IPAs in hopIQ

FEATURED IN

#5 of 50The Best British IPAs→Featured inThe Best IPAs in the World→
Compare with another beer →Explore all Session IPA beers in hopIQ →Browse United Kingdom beers →